19th Annual Volunteer Firefighter Fire Truck Roundup
WHO: Leon County
WHAT: Annual Fire Truck Roundup and Volunteer Firefighter of the Year Award
WHEN: Saturday, October 1 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Award presentation at 11 a.m.
WHERE: Growing Room Child Development Center, 1271 Metropolitan Blvd.
Leon County will host the 19th Annual Fire Truck Roundup on Saturday, October 1 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Growing Room Child Development Center, 1271 Metropolitan Blvd. The community is encouraged to attend this fun and exciting appreciation event in honor of Leon County’s volunteer firefighters. Children will be able to explore fire truck equipment and enjoy family-friendly music. Additionally, volunteers will offer free hot dogs and drinks, face painting and giveaways.
The Jack Harron Leon County Volunteer Firefighter of the Year will be announced at 11 a.m. and the winner will be presented with a trophy from the Earl Bacon Insurance Agency, which has sponsored this event for the past 18 years. The volunteer firefighters renamed this prestigious award after the former Miccosukee Fire Chief who lost a battle with cancer. Mr. Harron served 17 years as the fire chief and was instrumental in the creation of this annual event, which highlights the service and dedication of the men and women who protect life and property of Leon County’s citizens.
Information on how to become a volunteer firefighter will be available, along with the opportunity to speak one-on-one with a volunteer firefighter regarding the many rewards of joining the team in service to Leon County.
For more information, contact Jeri Bush, Director of Volunteer Services, at (850) 606-1970 / BushJ@LeonCountyFL.gov or Mathieu Cavell, Director of Leon County Community and Media Relations, at (850) 606-5300 / cmr@LeonCountyFL.gov.
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